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Green beans with tomatoes, Fasolakia (Greece)

fasolakia or Green beans with tomatoes, Greece

This simple and tasty Mediterranean dish is ideal to accompany a meal or to be enjoyed on its own. Tomato green beans, or fasolakia , are simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce, which gives them a flavor that is a bit different from our French green beans.

Preparation time 5 mins
Cooking time 25 mins
Total time 30 mins
Cooking method:
Difficulty: beginner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 500 g fresh or frozen green beans
  • 2 tomatoes , peeled and diced
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cc of sweet paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 ml vegetable broth (gluten-free)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Prepare the vegetables: In a large saucepan or high skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
  2. 2
    Adding the tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes, paprika and oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to release their juices.
  3. 3
    Cooking the green beans: Add the green beans and vegetable stock. Mix well, cover and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  4. 4
    Seasoning: Add salt and pepper to your preference.
  5. 5
    Serving: Serve the green beans hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Keywords: Green beans with tomatoes, Greek green beans,
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/haricots-verts-a-la-tomate-fasolakia-grece/